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For those interested in attending please see attached.

TO: Interested Parties

FROM: Louis J. Free, Chairman, Codes Amendment Subcommittee

DATE: September 15, 2011

SUBJECT: 2012 International CODE COUNCIL'S FAMILY OF CODES
code proposals will be accepted until MARCH 30, 2012

CBOA would like to thank co-authors David Jolly and Earl Dean for producing this narrative which certainly we could all benefit from reviewing. For those interested the document is available for members only under "File Library" titled "Building Permitting in Connecticut" under attachments.

Yes it's that time of year once again to renew your CBOA membership. Those members currently within our system should have received the renewal via e-mail. The renewal application can also be found on the home page under the "Membership" tab. Please print clearly when submitting your application to avoid computer connection and e-mail problems. Remember our first meeting is September 15th so please submit your application with payment ASAP.

Last fall the New England Concrete Masonry Association launched the 1st Annual NECMA Education Day & Tradeshow and offered more than 100 architects attending the opportunity to earn up to 4 AIA continuing education hours for an incredibly low registration fee. Also included in the low fee was the opportunity to meet with more than 25 exhibiting companies to discuss concrete masonry and hardscape products and how to enhance design projects with these durable and versatile products.

CBOA would like to congratulate this years recipients of our Educational Grant Program, each student was awarded $1000. on behalf of CBOA. This years recipients in no particular order are;

Kaitlyn Bell, Sponsor-David Bell
Stephanie Dombraski, Sponsor-Daniel Tierney
Katie Lind, Sponsor-Pam Lind
Caleb Rupert, Sponsor-James Rupert
Zachary Smith, Sponsor-Joseph Smit
Sarah Richter, sponsor Bill Connolly

CBOA will be offering the new ICC 2009 IRC and IBC at our next regular scheduled meeting for a special deal. The IRC will be available for purchase with a cost of $67.00 and the IBC for only $81.00 with no charge for tax or shipping when paying with a municipal check made out to CBOA. Those paying with a Non-municipal check will have to included sales tax, quantities are limited to 30 of each on a first come first serve basis.

Sec. 29-262. (Formerly Sec. 19-397a). Licensure of building officials. Continuing educational programs. Suspension or revocation of license or certificate. Hearing. Appeal. Indemnification. (a) The State Building Inspector and the Codes and Standards Committee acting jointly, with the approval of the Commissioner of Public Safety, shall require passage of a written examination and successful completion of a suitable educational program of training as proof of qualification pursuant to section 29-261 to be eligible to be a building official.

Sec. 53a-167c. Assault of public safety or emergency medical personnel.